Early Days in Custody Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Early Days in Custody Nurse to join the Primary Care team at HMP Brixton. This full-time position involves leading clinics, responding to emergencies, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality care. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills, and will have opportunities for training and career development. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £53,172 per annum and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Bespoke induction program

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance available

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC qualification required.
• Excellent communication and IT skills necessary.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead clinics and respond to emergencies.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver services.
• Apply new skills to enhance clinical service.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills and literacy

Ability to work unsupervised

Experience in healthcare environment

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult), NMC qualified

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Days in Custody Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a category C prison located in the London Borough of Lambeth, in inner‑South London.

With numerous training and development pathways, free parking on site and easy links to central London, HMP Brixton offers a great and rewarding working environment.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

The site currently offers 4 days a week 07:30 till 18:00 (includes weekends).

Salary

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum – depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and lead clinics, undertake examinations and tests, answer emergency bells and potentially be the first person to attend an emergency.
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a nurse‑led service and prevent hospital admissions.
• Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

Career development opportunities

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult), NMC qualified.
• Evidence of continued professional development throughout your clinical career so far.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (not essential but ideal).

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Days in Custody Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a category C prison located in the London Borough of Lambeth.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable qualifications and experience are linked to the job description and person specification, and can be found by applying via the job portal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information may be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group, Jebb Ave, Brixton, London, Greater London, SW2 5XF.

Employer’s website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/